Space and time distribution cloud management system for booking or ordering, distribution method of space and time distribution cloud management system, and system for distributing use space and time
Through the cloud management system and mobile APP combined with space segmentation transmitter technology, the problem of low table turnover rate and space utilization rate in consumer places such as cafes is solved, efficient management and control of seat resources is achieved, and the store’s profits and consumer experience are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411281971.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-11-27
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing technology is difficult to improve the table turnover rate and space utilization rate of consumer places such as cafes, and consumers occupy seats for a long time after purchasing beverages, resulting in high store costs and low profits.
Develop a cloud management system and mobile APP, combining space division transmitters, virtually divide the store space into multiple small units, realizing the management and control of each space unit. Consumers book seats and order food through the APP, and the store can flexibly manage according to the seat usage time and needs.
It improves the table turnover rate and space utilization of the store, reduces the store's operating costs, enhances the management and control of seat resources, and improves the consumer experience and store profits.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a system for allocating usage of space and time, particularly to a management system and a transmitter for seat reservation, meal reservation, and allocating usage of space and time. Background Art
[0002] Currently, when paying after dining at a consumption point, since it takes some time to prepare the meal, the store usually uses the invoice number as the meal pickup number. The store also has a display device that can display the meal pickup number after the meal is prepared, or can simultaneously broadcast the meal pickup number by voice to notify the user to pick up the meal.
[0003] Another way is to directly give each user a Bluetooth transmitter after ordering. The Bluetooth transmitter can use vibration, or sound and light to notify the user to pick up the meal after the store finishes preparing the user's meal.
[0004] In the document with Taiwan Patent Application Publication No. TW201947516A, it discloses an innovative unmanned counter service method by integrating relevant hardware through computer programming, and a control system for achieving multi-person simultaneous mobile self-ordering, checkout, and payment, especially a POS food and beverage ordering system that operates through Internet connection and allows multiple guests to order meals simultaneously with mobile devices. The mobile devices it is paired with must support any Internet access function such as mobile Internet access, WiFi Internet access, or wireless Internet access... etc., and the customers themselves order meals, check out, and complete the payment process.
[0005] This control system for multi-person simultaneous mobile self-ordering, checkout, and payment operations includes the following: (a) Support for a Web-based database host system. The database computer host must have the function of supporting Internet online access to data. Additionally, a workstation host that can connect to the Internet is combined to complete the control of peripheral related hardware when providing in-store guest ordering services; (b) Use of mobile devices. Customers use mobile devices to connect to the database computer host to order, checkout, and pay by themselves; (c) Obtain random in-store vouchers. The database host must, daily, or at irregular times, or when manually pressing a button for update, the system automatically generates a set of in-store vouchers encoded with random numbers. These vouchers can be presented in ways such as serial numbers, barcodes, two-dimensional barcodes, etc., for in-store guests to easily obtain at any time; (d) Verify the random in-store code and store code. After the client enables the program, first scan or manually enter the random in-store voucher through the mobile device, and then analyze the random in-store code and store code information in it. Only after confirmation can the ordering operation be entered; (e) Self-order and checkout. After the customer orders the food, press the checkout button to complete the ordering and enter the payment process; (f) Self-service payment. Customers can choose to complete the payment process by themselves through methods provided by the system such as online card swiping, mobile payment, WebATM, self-service payment machines [cash collection or card swiping], etc.; (g) Confirm and record the meal collection voucher. The meal collection voucher can be generated by the system according to the serial number, or according to the entered number plate, or according to the number on the entered meal call device. A set of meal collection vouchers is generated for each transaction, and the information of the meal collection vouchers must be stored in the database for guests to use when printing receipts or generating receipts by machines; (h) Issue receipts. It can be in the form of printing receipts by a receipt printer or displaying on the screen. The kitchen prepares the meals according to the order of receipts printed by the receipt printer or the menu order displayed on the screen and the menu content. After the meals are prepared, press the bell or call the number to pick up the meals.
[0006] However, in the above-mentioned patent document, the operation of combining a mobile device with an APP program to serve as a meal pick-up device cannot achieve the purpose of increasing the table turnover rate (or the time utilization rate of seats) and the utilization rate of shared workspaces.
[0007] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, it is expected to propose a management system and a transmitter for reservation, meal ordering, and allocation of space and time. The coordinated operation of this management system and the transmitter allows the store to provide seats in different divided spaces to different consumers, and the store can fully control the usage time of the seats. At the same time, it is also possible to order meals in advance before arriving at the store to reduce the waiting time for consumers to pick up meals, thereby creating more lucrative profits and revenues for the store. Summary of the Invention
[0008] Currently, most cafes (hereinafter referred to as "stores") usually rely on low-profit foods such as beverages, cakes, and simple meals to share high rental costs and other expenses. At the same time, it has been found that some consumers (hereinafter referred to as "guests") will stay in the cafe for a long time after purchasing a beverage. Some guests do not consume at all but can easily occupy seats for a long time.
[0009] This phenomenon results in a low turnover rate of tables in the store, slow guest flow, and the store's difficulty in making full use of seat resources. At the same time, it also forces guests who truly wish to consume in the store to look for other places. The store owners rely on the sales performance of small-value cakes and beverages (with a per-customer price ranging from 50 to over 100 yuan per serving) to cover the heavy rental costs. However, for the large store space, most of it can be used free of charge indefinitely as long as a beverage is purchased. The profit structure is top-heavy (high rent) and bottom-light (low per-customer price), making it extremely laborious for the store owners to operate.
[0010] Therefore, charging for the store space can not only relieve the cost pressure but also educate guests that using the space has a cost, avoiding long-term occupation. Especially in prime locations where every inch of land is precious, effective use of space pricing can be a great boon for stores with high rental costs.
[0011] At the same time, in today's popular online reviews of stores, since it is impossible to determine whether guests have actually visited the store for consumption, there are many false reviews or negative review washing phenomena. If it is possible to accurately distinguish guests who have actually consumed in the store before allowing them to provide reviews, this can make both store owners and guests recognize the fairness and objectivity of online reviews.
[0012] In today's store ordering systems, guests must be on-site and select a seat before they can use their mobile phones to scan the QR code on the seat to place an order. This is because only when the guests arrive at the store, confirm there is a seat, and place an order via QR code can the restaurant know which table has ordered what dishes.
[0013] This disclosure enables guests to reserve store seats in advance before arriving at the store and then place orders using an APP. The store can know which seats will have which dishes served. Then the store can prepare the meals with confidence, and when the guests arrive at the store, they will not only have seats but also be able to start dining immediately.
[0014] In addition, from the guest's perspective, it is not easy to know the seat usage situation in each store, whether it is full, how long it will take to get an empty seat, or whether there are enough seats to accommodate the required number of people. Especially during peak hours or holidays, guests often have to call each store one by one or even visit many stores in person before they may find a seat. The management system of this disclosure can prompt the available empty seats in nearby stores, and guests can reserve them in advance and then arrive for consumption within a certain time (e.g., 30 minutes), which can solve the difficulty of finding an empty seat during peak hours and in prime locations.
[0015] Currently, the store cannot analyze the popularity of each table and seat in the store through data, nor can it calculate the usage time of each seat daily, weekly, or monthly. It cannot scientifically calculate which seats are the prime seats in the store, nor can it set different minimum consumption prices for popular seats during different periods such as holidays or non-holidays, peak seasons or off-seasons. It also cannot automatically calculate the dining time for seats and notify guests automatically when they exceed the time limit. Currently, most of these requirements are handled manually or there is no corresponding strategy at all.
[0016] The store owner is not very aware or able to pay attention at any time to turn off the lights, air conditioners, or other power-consuming environmental equipment (such as speakers, electric window blinds, etc.) if some seat areas in the store have not been used by guests for a period of time. If it is required that the store clerks pay attention at all times and turn them on and off manually, the labor cost is high and it affects the service quality of the clerks. Therefore, the current situation of most stores is that even if there are no people or only a few guests in the store, all the power-consuming equipment such as lights and air conditioners will be fully turned on. It is impossible to automatically increase or decrease the usage of electrical equipment according to the number of guests in the store, and it is impossible to further save energy and reduce carbon emissions.
[0017] The present disclosure proposes a solution, that is, to develop a set of cloud management and database systems (hereinafter referred to as the cloud for short), combined with a set of mobile phone APPs (hereinafter referred to as APPs for short), a set of store control systems (hereinafter referred to as store systems for short), and an unlimited number of space division transmitters with built-in communication functions (such as 3G / 4G / 5G / wifi / Bluetooth / NFC, etc.) (hereinafter referred to as transmitters for short). The physical space of the store is virtually divided into countless small unit spaces (hereinafter referred to as space units), and management operations can be performed on the space units.
[0018] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a cloud management system for space and time allocation for reservation or ordering food. The cloud management system includes a store system, a transmitter, a cloud server, and a mobile device. The store system stores a management space map, and the management space map is divided into a plurality of space units. The transmitter is configured to provide an identification information to register with the store system and corresponds to the plurality of space units managed by the store system. The cloud server has a cloud database, wherein the store system registers with the cloud server, and after passing the authorization authentication, is allowed to upload the management space map and the identification information to the cloud database. The mobile device has an application program, wherein the mobile device registers with the cloud server, and the application program is executed to find the store system near the mobile device through the cloud database to perform at least one of making a reservation or ordering food from the store system, wherein: after the application program performs a check-in or check-out to the transmitter, the transmitter notifies the store system and the cloud server of a check-in time or a check-out time to store them in the cloud database, and after the application program passes the authorization authentication of the store system, the store system enables the transmitter to turn on or off control of an electronic device in its corresponding space unit. After the application program places an order with the store system, the store system starts a predetermined meal program before the application program performs a check-in to the transmitter.
[0019] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a method for allocating space and time for reservation or ordering, including the following steps: providing a store system, a transmitter, a cloud server, and a mobile device; enabling the store system to store a management space map, the management space map being divided into a plurality of space units; registering with the store system by means of an identification information provided by the transmitter, wherein the transmitter corresponds to the plurality of space units managed by the store system; enabling the store system to register with the cloud server, and after passing authorization authentication, allowing the management space map and the identification information to be uploaded to a cloud database of the cloud server; the mobile device registering with the cloud server, and enabling an application of the mobile device to be executed to find the store system near the mobile device through the cloud database to perform at least one of reservation or ordering from the store system; after the application executes check-in or check-out with the transmitter, enabling the transmitter to notify the store system and the cloud server of a check-in time or a check-out time to store it in the cloud database, and after the application passes the authorization authentication of the store system, the store system enables the transmitter to turn on control or turn off control of an electronic device in its corresponding space unit; after the application executes ordering from the store system, the store system starts a predetermined meal program before the application executes check-in with the transmitter.
[0020] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a system for allocating the use of space and time. The system for allocating the use of space and time includes a management system and a transmitter. The management system stores a management space configuration, and the management space configuration is divided into a plurality of space units. The transmitter corresponds to the plurality of space units, wherein: after the transmitter executes check-in, it notifies the management system of a check-in time, and after passing the authorization authentication of the management system, the transmitter performs a first control on a first electronic component in its corresponding space unit; or after the transmitter executes check-out, it performs a second control on a second electronic component in its corresponding space unit.
[0021] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a transmitter. The transmitter includes a network module and a processing module. The network module is connected to a management system, wherein the management system stores a management space configuration, and the management space configuration is divided into a plurality of space units. The processing module is configured to: after a user executes check-in, notify the management system of a check-in time, and after passing the authorization authentication of the management system, initiate a use state of one of the space units.
[0022] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a transmitter. The transmitter includes a network module and a processing module. The network module is connected to a management system, where the management system stores a management space configuration, and the management space configuration is divided into multiple space units. The processing module is configured to: when the management system confirms that the usage status of a space unit has changed, perform a user's sign-out.
[0023] For specific embodiments of the present disclosure, please refer to the drawings for a further description of the technical content of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Figure 1 : Schematic diagram of a cloud management system for space and time allocation for reservation or ordering food according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] Figure 2 : Schematic diagram of a transmitter according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] Figure 3 : Schematic diagram of a store system and an application registering with a cloud server of a cloud management system according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] Figure 4 : Schematic diagram of binding a transmitter according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0028] Figure 5 : Schematic diagram of setting parameters according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0029] Figure 6 : Schematic diagram of internal software components of an application according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0030] Figure 7 : Schematic diagram of a cloud server of a cloud management system providing an API according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0031] Figure 8 : Schematic diagram of stored value, billing, and settlement according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] Figure 9 : Schematic diagram of a cloud management system providing data analysis according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0033] Figure 10 : Schematic diagram of an operation method of a store system according to another preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0034] Figure 11 : Schematic diagram of a method for space and time allocation for reservation or ordering food according to another preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0035] Figure 12 : Schematic diagram of an operation method of a transmitter according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0036] Figure 13 : Schematic diagram of the operation method of the application program of the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0037] Figure 14 : Schematic diagram of the system for allocating usage space and time of the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0038] Figure 15 : Schematic diagram of the transmitter and management system of another preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0039] Figure 16 : Schematic diagram of another transmitter and management system of another preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed implementation manners
[0040] Please read the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings of the present disclosure. The accompanying drawings of the present disclosure are used by way of example to introduce various different embodiments of the present disclosure and to show how to implement the present disclosure. The embodiments of the present disclosure provide sufficient content for those skilled in the art to implement the embodiments disclosed by the present disclosure or the embodiments derived from the content disclosed by the present disclosure. It should be noted that these embodiments are not mutually exclusive, and some embodiments can be appropriately combined with one or more other embodiments to form new embodiments, that is, the implementation of the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below. In addition, for the sake of simplicity and clarity of illustration, the relevant details will not be overly disclosed in each embodiment. Even if specific details are disclosed, they are only for illustration to enable the reader to understand, and the relevant specific details in each embodiment are not used to limit the disclosure of this case.
[0041] Please refer to Figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of a cloud management system 10 for space and time allocation for positioning or ordering food in a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. The cloud management system 10 includes a store system 101, a transmitter 102, a cloud server 103, and a mobile device 104. The store system 101 stores a management space map 105, and the management space map 105 is divided into a plurality of space units 105A, 105B, 105C, 105D, 105E. The transmitter 102 is configured to provide identification information IDA, IDB, IDC, IDD, IDE to register with the store system 101 and correspond to the plurality of space units 105A, 105B, 105C, 105D, 105E managed by the store system 101. The cloud server 103 has a cloud database 1030, where the store system 101 registers with the cloud server 103 and is allowed to upload the management space map 105 and the identification information IDA, IDB, IDC, IDD, IDE to the cloud database 1030 after passing authorization authentication. The mobile device 104 has an application 1040, where the mobile device 104 registers with the cloud server 103 and the application 1040 is executed to find the store system 101 near the mobile device 104 through the cloud database 1030 to perform at least one of positioning or ordering food from the store system 101, where: after the application 1040 executes a check-in or check-out to the transmitter 102, the transmitter 102 notifies the store system 101 and the cloud server 103 of a check-in time TS or a check-out time TE to store them in the cloud database 1030, and after the application 1040 passes the authorization authentication of the store system 101, the store system 101 enables the transmitter 102 to turn on or off control of an electronic device 106A, 106B, 106C, 106D, 106E in its corresponding space unit 105. After the application 1040 executes an order from the store system 101, the store system 101 starts a predetermined meal program before the application 1040 executes a check-in to the transmitter 102.
[0042] For example, we place a set of transmitters 102 at each table in a store. If there are 20 tables in the store, there will be 20 sets of transmitters 102. In this way, the store is virtually divided into 20 space units 105. Then the transmitters 102 send back to the cloud server 103, and thus the cloud database 1030 stores the longitude and latitude coordinates (hereinafter simply referred to as coordinates) of the locations where these 20 sets of transmitters are located. Then it will be presented in the guest application 1040, and the guests can make reservations for these 20 space units 105 or find out when there are vacant seats.
[0043] In one embodiment, Store A places 20 transmitters 102, Store B places 10 transmitters 102, and Store C places 30 transmitters 102. As the number of placed transmitters increases, a dense transmitter node will thus be formed. In this way, no matter where the guest's application 1040 goes, it can, through coordinate positioning, cause the cloud server 103 to immediately transmit the space units 105 available for reservation in the neighboring area. Because the application 1040 provides the guest with an understanding of the distribution of the space units 105 available for reservation in the stores near their location, or the real-time usage situation of the in-store seats, the guest can more easily choose the seats in which store, know when there will be available seats, and make decisions such as whether to wait in line... etc. At the same time, because it can be timed, the store can charge according to the usage time (calculated in minutes, hours, or even days), thereby effectively reducing the problem of occupying seats for a long time or formulating different space usage strategies according to the needs of the store owner. And through the big data analysis of the cloud server 103, it can be obtained which space in the store has a high usage rate, and the rental rate of the space unit 105 can be adjusted at any time.
[0044] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a single transmitter can also manage two space units. For example, when a fault occurs in transmitter 102A, another neighboring transmitter 102B or 102E of transmitter 102A can temporarily manage the space unit 105A originally managed by transmitter 102A. When there is a need for integrated space management, such as merging space unit 105A and space unit 105B into a single space unit, transmitter 102A or 102B can also manage the single space unit 105B. In this case, the check-in and check-out reminder alerts can be respectively sent to the application 1040 of the mobile devices 104 of users USR1 and USR2 by the single transmitter 102A or 102B, instead of using the single transmitter 102A or 102B to emit sound and light effects to alert users USR1 and USR2. Of course, the electronic devices 106A and 106B of the single space unit after merging can also be managed respectively according to the seats where different guests are located.
[0045] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, after a user USR1, USR2 makes a reservation and pays online, the store system has authorized the application 1040 of the mobile device 104 of the user USR1, USR2. Therefore, after the application 1040 executes the check-in to the transmitter 102, the transmitter 102 itself can store the check-in time TS and start timing, without notifying the store system 101 and the cloud server 103 to store it in the cloud database 1030. When the check-out time TE arrives, the transmitter 104 can directly control the power of the electronic device 106 to be turned off.
[0046] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, check-in and check-out may not require the application 1040 of the consumer's mobile device 104 to check in or out with the transmitter 102. If the consumer does not have a mobile device 104, they can first reserve a seat or order food by phone or with the store. The store manager manually inputs the consumer's personal information, reservation, or order information into at least one of the store system 101 and the cloud server 103. Then, after the consumer arrives at the store, the store manager manually stores the message of the consumer's arrival in the store system 101 or the cloud server 103. For example, the store manager can use the store's mobile device to communicate with the cloud server 103. Then, the store system 101 or the cloud server 103 can automatically notify the transmitter 102 to complete the check-in with the transmitter 102. After check-in, the time of using the seat starts to be calculated, and the check-out time TE is automatically set, so that the transmitter 102 directly shuts off the power of the electronic device 106 when the check-out time TE arrives.
[0047] Please refer to Figure 2 , which is a schematic diagram of the transmitter 102 in a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. In any embodiment of the present disclosure, the transmitter 102 is an Internet of Things device IOT. The electronic device 106 includes at least one of a light, an air conditioner, and an electric curtain. The transmitter 102 includes a communication module 1021, an identification module 1022, a prompting module 1023, and a processing module 1024. The communication module 1021 includes at least one of a 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G mobile communication unit, a wi-fi local area network unit, a Bluetooth communication unit, a near field communication unit, an electronic label, and an Ethernet wired communication unit. The identification module 1022 includes at least one of a global positioning (GPS) unit for detecting the longitude and latitude of the transmitter and an identification ID that provides a built-in manufacturing serial number of the transmitter 102 as the identification information IDA, IDB, IDC, IDD, IDE. The prompting module 1023 includes at least one of a transceiver sound prompting unit 10231, a vibration prompting unit 10232, a light emitting prompting unit 10233, and a display screen 10234 for prompting. The processing module 1024 controls the electronic device 106 in the corresponding space unit 105 of the transmitter 102 through the communication module 1021, makes the prompting module 1023 issue a start-use prompt for starting to use the electronic device 106 according to the check-in time TS, controls the opening or closing of the electronic device 106, makes the prompting module 1023 issue a use-time-up prompt for stopping using the electronic device 106 according to the check-out time TE, and prohibits controlling the opening or closing of the electronic device 106.
[0048] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, each transmitter 102 can serve as the console of the smart home appliances in the space unit 105, such as power control, air conditioner control, lighting control, electric curtain control, etc. When the transmitter 102 on the seat is not checked in as a used state, the peripheral related home appliances cannot be started, achieving the purpose of not wasting energy; conversely, once checked in, the relevant devices can be powered on or started to a usable state.
[0049] In addition, the transmitter 102 itself can also be built with a screen sound and light device, and different sound and light effects can be set. For example: it shows light yellow when someone makes a reservation, and shows red when the reserved usage time is about to end. It can display the special offers of the store on the screen or play advertisements for other manufacturers, and can also give a sound and light prompt when the meal is ready to inform that you can pick up the meal at the counter.. and other functions.
[0050] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, when the transmitter 102 is arranged in different space units 105, the transmitter 102 needs to register with the store system 101 and / or the cloud server 103 to store the location information of the transmitter 102, the space unit 105 it corresponds to for control, and the management space map 105 for subsequent query and use by the application programs 1040 of the mobile devices 104 of the users USR1 and USR2.
[0051] Registration
[0052] Please refer to Figure 3 , which is a schematic diagram of the registration of the store system 101 and the application program 1040 to the cloud server 103 of the cloud management system 10 in the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. In any embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, the store system 101 registers the transmitter 102 to a store account by means of the identification information IDA, IDB, IDC, IDD, IDE of the transmitter 102, where the identification information IDA, IDB, IDC, IDD, IDE includes at least one of a QR code of the transmitter and a default exclusive account password at the time of leaving the factory. For example, the cloud server 103 in the cloud management system 10 of the present disclosure is responsible for storing the registration data, account passwords of guests and stores, including but not limited to: the birth month and day of the guest, mobile phone number (the mobile phone number is the index value and cannot be repeated), email, setting of the payment method for the financial flow, etc. The store address, business items, feature introduction, floor plan of the store, collection account information, etc. of the store.
[0053] Transmitter binding
[0054] Please refer to Figure 4, which is a schematic diagram of the binding of the transmitter 102 in a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. In any embodiment of the present disclosure, the store system 101 associates the identification information IDA, IDB, IDC, IDD, IDE of the transmitter 102 with the multiple spatial units 105A, 105B, 105C, 105D, 105E to provide to the cloud server 103. For example, after the store completes registration, it can log in to the store system 101 with the account password set by itself. And obtain an array of transmitters 102 in a purchased or special cooperation manner, and bring them back to the store and place them scattered. After the transmitter 102 is powered on, use the application 1040 on the mobile phone to scan the QR code on the transmitter, or connect to the transmitter 102 using the wifi function of the mobile phone application 1040, and set the in-store wifi password connected to the transmitter 102. In this way, the transmitter 102 can report its location longitude and latitude to the cloud server 103 through the in-store wifi, forming an effective Internet of Things node space unit containing geographical coordinates.
[0055] In another embodiment, if the transmitter 102 must be in a place without wifi, then at this time, a high-level version of the transmitter 102 can be used, which can carry its own 3G / 4G / 5G / 6G signal, connect to the network via the telecom company's base station, and also report its location longitude and latitude to the cloud server 103 through the network, forming an effective Internet of Things node space unit 105 containing geographical coordinates. The cloud server 103 can start storing the longitude and latitude of the space unit 105 in the cloud database 1030, and search for and return the stores owned by the space unit 105 within the effective range according to the location requested by each application 1040, and store icons of the stores on the map of the application 1040.
[0056] Set parameters
[0057] Please refer to Figure 5 , which is a schematic diagram of setting parameters in a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. Please refer to in combination Figure 1 and Figure 5, after the store completes the binding of the transmitter 102, it can start setting relevant parameters for individual transmitters 102A, 102B, 102C, 102D, 102E via the store system 101 through the cloud server 103 to operate the space unit 105 where the transmitter 102 is located. First, the number of seats in the space unit 105 is input for guests to choose. Second, the charging standard of the space unit 105 is input, whether it is free, charged, whether there is a preferential plan, the minimum rental time, and whether the rental fee can be offset by in-store beverage consumption... etc. It can also control modes such as sound, light, vibration, screen, service bell, and meal pickup notification on the transmitter 102. For example: when there is a reservation, a beeping sound can appear and the light can turn light yellow to present a mode where someone has made a reservation. When the meal is ready, a vibration mode can be issued... etc. for various customized settings. The store can upload the floor plan of the store and then mark the spatial positions of its respective groups of transmitters 102A, 102B, 102C, 102D, 102E on the floor plan, such as: by the window, by the fish pond, by the aisle, by the entrance, near the bar... etc. And feature descriptions can be added to the space unit 105, such as: whether it is equipped with a sofa chair, a reading lamp, an air purifier... etc.). In addition, the transmitter 105 can be paired with smart home appliances (such as: seat power / light / air conditioner / curtain / delivery robot / floor cleaning robot.. etc.) to become a smart home appliance control console. When someone uses the space unit 105, home appliance services are provided, and when the space unit 105 is idle, the home appliance power is turned off to save energy and reduce carbon emissions.
[0058] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, the setting of the parameters can be as follows. The store system 101 sets a characteristic parameter for the multiple space units 105A, 105B, 105C, 105D, 105E, and the characteristic parameter includes at least one of a space feature parameter, a consumption supply parameter, a paired home appliance parameter, and a management parameter. The space feature parameter includes at least one of a space shape, a space size, a sofa chair, a window position, a reading lamp, and a number of seats. The consumption supply parameter includes at least one of a reservable period, a charging rate, and a preferential plan. The paired home appliance parameter includes at least one of a seat power, a light control, an air conditioner control, a curtain control, a delivery robot control, and a floor cleaning robot control. The management parameter includes at least one of a reservation / usage status of a queryable space unit, a queryable real-time historical settlement record, and a parameter setting for each group of transmitters. The parameter setting for each group of transmitters includes at least one of a sound parameter, a vibration parameter, a screen parameter, a light parameter, a smart home appliance pairing parameter, and a service bell pairing parameter.
[0059] Please refer to Figure 6, which is a schematic diagram of the internal software components of the application 1040 of the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. The application 1040 of the mobile device 104 includes a reservation selection unit 1041, a reservation request unit 1042, a meal ordering unit 1043, and a payment unit 1044. The reservation selection unit 1041 provides an option of an immediate reservation 10411 or a pre-booked reservation 10412, queries the cloud database 1030, displays a store with vacancies according to a location of the mobile device 104, and displays a seat 10413 that can be reserved according to the management space map 105. The reservation request unit 1042 provides a user USR1, USR2 to input a number of users 10421 and an estimated use time 10422, and calculates and displays a rental rate 10423 according to at least one of the seat 10413 that can be reserved, the number of users 10421, and the estimated use time 10422. The ordering unit 1043 provides the user USR1, USR2 with a menu 10431 for ordering, and calculates and displays a total order amount 10432. The payment unit 1044 provides payment to the user USR1, USR2 according to the rental rate 10423 and the total order amount 10432. After the user USR1, USR2 has finished consuming, the cloud server 103 or the store system 101 provides a consumption information of the user's actual consumption in the store to a third-party system for query. After the third-party system confirms the consumption information, the user USR1, USR2 is allowed to make an evaluation on the Internet.
[0060] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, after a consumer has made a reservation online, he or she may check out and pay online directly without ordering food, or pay cash directly at the store. The store may reserve the seat for a period of time before the consumer's reservation time. If the reservation time is exceeded, the reservation will be deemed cancelled, and the reservation fee paid online will be refunded to the consumer or a portion of the reservation deposit will be deducted and then refunded to the consumer.
[0061] See also Figure 7, which is a schematic diagram of the cloud server 103 of the cloud management system 10 of the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure providing an API. In any embodiment of the present disclosure, the cloud server 103 can provide an application programming interface (API) interface to a third-party business (e.g., Google / review platform, etc.) as a certificate of when the guest actually uses the space, so as to ensure that the evaluation and comments on the restaurant on the network platform are left by customers who have actually visited the restaurant, and can also improve the chaos of malicious negative comments and false comments. The API interface can be sent by the cloud server 103 to write comments to the third-party platform (e.g., Google...etc.), or by the third-party platform to send a request to the cloud server 103 to verify the consumption record of the guest (e.g., Google provides the guest's mobile phone number, and the cloud server 103 verifies whether the mobile phone number has been to a certain store's space unit 105 for rent and use, and reports the verification result to Google), so that the third-party platform can verify the authenticity of its comments and reduce the chaos of washing comments.
[0062] On the other hand, the API interface can also be provided to market research agencies or government and academic institutions as a data source for analyzing consumption trends. The rental records of space unit 105 can be provided to market analysis agencies or government units and academic institutions without changing personal information, which can be used as a reference for policy formulation, market operation and academic research.
[0063] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, the API interface can provide information that the guest has made a reservation. If the restaurant's ordering system can connect to the API provided by the cloud server 103, it will be possible to open orders to guests after the guest has completed the reservation, and the food can be served immediately when the guest arrives.
[0064] See also Figure 8 , which is a schematic diagram of the stored value, request for payment and account splitting of the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. In any embodiment of the present disclosure, the guest can use the application 1040 to pre-store a certain amount of points, and then the consumption or discount will be supplemented by the stored value points. The stored value point transaction replaces the cash flow, which can reduce the handling fee used by the cash flow payment system. When the guest reserves the space units 105A, 105B, 105C, 105D, and 105E, the cloud server 103 will first pay the full amount of the fee by the default electronic payment method or stored value points before completing the order to avoid malicious reservations. If the consumption cannot be completed, for example: unable to arrive in time to sign in or temporarily cancel, the cloud server 103 will automatically refund the paid fees or deducted stored value points.
[0065] See also Figure 9, which is a schematic diagram for providing data analysis by the cloud management system 10 of a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. The cloud server 103 allows the store to import the rental records of the guest space unit 105, and can analyze these data to enable the store to better understand the usage status of the space unit 105, so that the store can set the rental rate 10423 according to the rental frequency of the space unit 105. Or formulate different sales strategies, such as: matching the minimum food consumption amount or setting a rental time limit, to create store revenue or increase the turnover rate.
[0066] Through long-term data analysis, the consumption trends of guests can be seen, which can be used as a basis for the store to improve its operation. For example, if the rental frequency of the space unit 105 has decreased significantly in the past 3 months, it is a warning sign, and the store can consider whether there is any reason for it. Or if the rental frequency of the space unit 105 has increased rapidly, it may be due to a certain new product or preferential plan. The effective use of the data analysis of the cloud server 103 can become an important reference basis for the store's business strategy.
[0067] In the data of a large range of cross-stores, the rental status of different space units 105 in each region can be seen, which can be used as a reference for store location selection when the store expands in the future, or the trend of customer consumption behavior. For example, through long-term data analysis on a large scale, it can be seen that the rental frequency of space units in the Taipei Main Station business district has shown a downward trend in the past 12 months, while the rental frequency of space units in the Yongkang Street business district has shown an upward trend in the past 12 months. It can be understood that the consumer flow is gradually moving towards Yongkang Street. At this time, when the store considers expanding, it can consider setting up a store in the Yongkang Street business district to increase the probability of successful opening.
[0068] In addition, if the space unit 105 of the store can control smart home appliances, the power-saving benefits brought by it can also be quantified through data analysis, because the space unit 105 can turn off the lights, air conditioners or electrical equipment in the area when there is no reservation. Therefore, the economic benefits of the store's implementation of ESG by using the cloud management system 10 of the present disclosure can be presented in a data-based report, which can be used as a more scientific basis for the store to obtain the ESG label certification.
[0069] On the contrary, guests can also understand the popular trends through similar behaviors, and follow the crowd to find the most popular stores for consumption. Or for stores or regions with a low rental frequency performance or a sudden significant decline in the rental frequency of the space unit 105, it may represent a store or region that is a minefield. Avoiding stores or business districts with poor operating conditions or guiding the currently most popular stores or regions is also beneficial for improving the satisfaction of guests' consumption experience.
[0070] Please refer to Figure 10, which is a schematic diagram of the operation method S10 of the store system 101 in a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. The operation method S10 is as follows: Step S101, the store uses the account password to log in to the store system 101. Step S102, confirm whether the space division has been completed. If not, go to step S103; if so, skip step S103 and directly go to step S105. The completion of the space division can be confirmed by the store system 101. In step S103, upload the management space map 105 of the store, and then enter step S104 to configure the transmitters 102 paired with the store into different space units 105 one by one to complete the pairing of the transmitter 102 and the space unit 105. In step S105, present the space unit list, and then enter step S106 to select one or more space units 105, and then there are three options in steps S107, S108, and S109. In the option of step S107, select parameter items (for example, sound and light effects, number of seats, rental fees, advertisements, etc.), set and send the update, and then enter step S110 to complete. Or enter the option of step S108, read the bill items, query or download rental or split bill... and other accounting-related reports, and then enter step S110 to complete. Or enter the option of step S109, after the meal is completed, select the space unit 105 and send a meal pickup notice, and then enter step S110 to complete.
[0071] Please refer to Figure 11, which is a schematic diagram of the method S20 for spatial and temporal allocation for reservation or ordering food in a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, includes the following steps: Step S201, provide a store system, a transmitter, a cloud server, and a mobile device. Step S202, enable the store system to store a management space map, which is divided into multiple space units. Step S203, register with the store system by means of an identification information provided by the transmitter, wherein the transmitter corresponds to the multiple space units managed by the store system. Step S204, enable the store system to register with the cloud server, and after passing the authorization authentication, allow the management space map and the identification information to be uploaded to a cloud database of the cloud server. Step S205, the mobile device registers with the cloud server, and an application of the mobile device is executed to find the store system near the mobile device through the cloud database to perform at least one of reservation or ordering food from the store system. Step S206, after the application performs a check-in or check-out with the transmitter, enable the transmitter to notify the store system and the cloud server of a check-in time or a check-out time to store it in the cloud database, and after the application passes the authorization authentication of the store system, the store system enables the transmitter to turn on or off the control of an electronic device in its corresponding space unit. Step S207, after the application orders food from the store system, the store system starts a predetermined meal program before the application performs a check-in with the transmitter.
[0072] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, the method S20 for spatial and temporal allocation for reservation or ordering food further includes the following steps: provide an option for immediate reservation or reservation in advance, query the cloud database, display a store with available seats according to a location of the mobile device, and display a reservable seat according to the management space map; provide a user to input a number of users and an estimated usage time, and calculate and display a rental rate according to at least one of the reservable seat, the number of users, and the estimated usage time; provide a meal list for the user to order food, and calculate and display a total order amount; and provide payment for the user according to the rental rate and the total order amount.
[0073] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, the method S20 for allocating space and time for positioning or ordering food further includes the following steps: controlling an electronic device in the space unit corresponding to the transmitter, and according to the check-in time, causing the transmitter to issue a start-using prompt for starting to use the electronic device to control the turning on or off of the electronic device; according to the check-out time, causing the transmitter to issue a time-up prompt for stopping using the electronic device to prohibit controlling the turning on or off of the electronic device; and after the user has finished consuming, providing a consumption information indicating that the user has indeed arrived at the store for consumption to a third-party system for querying. After the third-party system confirms the consumption information, the user is allowed to evaluate on a network.
[0074] Please refer to Figure 12 , which is a schematic diagram of the operation method S30 of the transmitter 102 according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. The operation method S30 is as follows: Step S301, turn on the power of the transmitter 102. Step S302, place it on the seat. Step S303, open the store's application 1040 and log in to the store's account and password. Step S304, confirm whether it is the first time to set the transmitter 102. If not, directly jump to step S306; if so, enter step S305, scan the QR code of the transmitter 102 or connect to the transmitter 102 through a short-range communication protocol such as wifi / NFC to complete the pairing of the transmitter 102 and the store's account in the application 1040. Then enter step S306, confirm whether there is wifi on-site. If not, enter step S308, use the long-range communication components such as 3G / 4G / 5G / 6G of the transmitter 102 to connect to the base station of the telecommunications network and connect to the Internet; if there is, enter step S307, through the application 1040, write the store's wifi account password into the transmitter 102 so that the transmitter 102 can connect to the Internet through the store's wifi. Then enter step S309, the transmitter 102 transmits its own GPS longitude and latitude detection value back to the cloud server 103 through the Internet. Then enter step S310, the cloud server 103 updates the information of the store and the transmitter 102 to the cloud database 1030, and then enter step S311, the store completes the setting of the transmitter 102.
[0075] Please refer to Figure 13, which is a schematic diagram of the operation method S40 of the application program 1040 of a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. The operation method S40 includes the following: Step S401, open the application program 1040 of users USR1 and USR2. Step S402, confirm whether to immediately reserve a table at a restaurant or make a reservation for a future time or a restaurant in other areas. If you want to immediately reserve a table, go to step S403, display or drag the map to the area where you want to reserve a table according to your location, and then display the restaurants with available seats in the area where you want to reserve a table; if you want to make a reservation for a future time, go to step S404, display or drag the map to the area where you want to reserve a table according to your location, and then display the restaurants where reservations can be made. After selecting a restaurant using the application program 1040, the application program will present the next page, and then go to step S405, display the available seats according to the management space map 105 of the restaurant. Then go to step S406, confirm whether the rental rate, number of people, and reserved usage time of the seat meet the requirements. If not, return to step S405; if so, go to step S407, send out a reservation form. Then go to step S408, confirm whether the deduction of payment or points is successful. If not, return to step S405; if so, go to step 409, complete the reservation. Then go to step S410, confirm whether it is a reservation form for a future time. If so, directly go to step S420, complete; if not, go to step S411, confirm whether to continue ordering food. If so, go to step S412, continue to complete the order, and then go to step S413; if not, directly jump to step S413. Step S413, confirm whether users USR1 and USR2 arrive within the time limit. If not, go to step S419, refund the paid amount and cancel the order, and then go to step S420, complete; if so, go to step S414, complete the check-in, and then go to step S415. When the meal is completed, the transmitter 102 emits sound and light or generates vibration to prompt users USR1 and USR2 to pick up the meal. Then go to step S416. When the usage time of the seat is about to end, the transmitter 102 emits sound and light or generates vibration to prompt users USR1 and USR2 that the usage time is about to end. Then go to step S417, confirm whether users USR1 and USR2 have completed the check-out. If so, go to step S420, complete; if not, go to step S418, the system forces the check-out, and then go to step S420, complete.
[0076] Please refer to Figure 14, which is a schematic diagram of a system 20 for allocating usage space and time in a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. The system 20 for allocating usage space and time includes a management system 201 and a transmitter 202. The management system 201 stores a management space configuration 2010, and the management space configuration 2010 is divided into multiple space units 2011, 2012,.... The transmitters 2021, 2022,... correspond to the multiple space units 2011, 2012,.... Wherein: after the transmitter 202 performs a check-in, it notifies the management system 201 of a check-in time TS, and after being authorized and authenticated by the management system 201, the transmitter 102 performs a first control CT1 on a first electronic component EP1 in its corresponding space unit 2011, 2012,...; or after the transmitter 202 performs a check-out, it performs a second control CT2 on a second electronic component EP2 in its corresponding space unit 2011, 2012,....
[0077] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, users USR1, USR2 can only check in to the transmitter 202 without checking out. In this case, when users USR1, USR2 check in, the usage time of the seats in the management space configuration 2010 can start to be calculated. When the usage time has expired, if users USR1, USR2 have not checked out, then users USR1, USR2 can be forced to check out. Users USR1, USR2 can also only check out the transmitter 202 without checking in. For example, a store can hold a competition, and users USR1, USR2 can use the seats in the management space configuration 2010 for free as long as they meet the requirements of the store. Until users USR1, USR2 no longer meet the requirements of the store, then users USR1, USR2 will be automatically forced to check out. For example, in response to the government's encouragement of national fitness, a fitness store can allow users to use fitness equipment. For example, the fitness equipment has a muscle strength measurement unit. When a user is using the exercise equipment, if the user's muscle strength is greater than or equal to a certain level, then the user will not be forced to check out; otherwise, the user will be forced to check out. For example, a store can hold a big eater competition. If a user finishes a certain amount of a certain food within a specific period, then the user will not be forced to check out and can continue to challenge another specific amount of another specific food until the user fails the challenge and is forced to check out. If there is no measurement instrument to automatically trigger the check-out of users USR1, USR2, then the store manager can use the store system 101 or the transmitter 102 to force users USR1, USR2 to check out.
[0078] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, the first electronic component EP1 and the second electronic component EP2 may be the same electronic component. The first or second electronic component EP1, EP2 may include an electronic component inside the transmitter 202 and an electronic component outside the transmitter. For example, the internal electronic components of the first or second electronic component EP1, EP2 include a communication module 1021, an identification module 1022, a prompt module 1023, and a processing module 1024 of the transmitter 202; the external electronic components of the first or second electronic component EP1, EP2 include at least one of a light, an air conditioner, an electric curtain, a seat power supply, a food delivery robot, and a floor cleaning robot.
[0079] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, the management system 201 includes at least one of a store system 101 and a cloud server 103. After the transmitter 202 performs a check-in or check-out, it notifies the store system 101 and the cloud server 103 of a check-in time or a check-out time to store it in the cloud database 1030. Or the transmitter 202 may not notify the store system 101 and the cloud server 103, but may directly store it in its own memory, and then start timing after the user USR1, USR2 checks in, force a check-out after a predetermined time, and then turn off the power of the first and second electronic components EP1, EP2. Or the transmitter 102 notifies one of the store system 101 and the cloud server 103, as long as one of the two can obtain the relevant data for measuring the user USR1, USR2 inside the store, and the relevant data is the relevant data regarding whether the user meets the check-out conditions. Once the relevant data meets the conditions for allowing the user USR1, USR2 to check out, it notifies the transmitter 202 to force the user USR1, USR2 to check out, and then turns off the power of the first and second electronic components EP1, EP2.
[0080] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, the transmitter 202 is configured to provide an identification information IDA, IDB, IDC, IDD, IDE for registration with the store system 101. The cloud server 103 has a cloud database 1030. The cloud server 103 is for the store system 101 to register, and after passing the authorization authentication, it allows the upload of the management space configuration 2010 and the identification information IDA, IDB, IDC, IDD, IDE to the cloud database 1030. The management space configuration 2010 includes a management space map 105. The cloud management system 20 is applied to reservation or ordering. The cloud management system 20 further includes a mobile device 104, the mobile device 104 has an application 1040, and is registered with the cloud server 103, wherein the application 1040 is executed to find the store system 101 near the mobile device 104 through the cloud database 1030 to perform at least one of reservation or ordering with the store system 101. After the application 1040 executes a check-in or check-out with the transmitter 202, the transmitter 202 notifies the store system 101 and the cloud server 103 of a check-in time TS or a check-out time TE for storage in the cloud database 1030, and after the application 1040 passes the authorization authentication of the store system 101, the store system 101 enables the transmitter 202 to turn on or off control of an electronic device 106 in its corresponding space units 2011, 2012.... After the application 1040 executes an order with the store system 101, the store system 101 starts a predetermined meal program before the application 1040 executes a check-in with the transmitter 202.
[0081] Please refer to Figure 15 , which is a schematic diagram of the transmitter 30 and the management system 32 according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. The transmitter 30 includes a network module 301 and a processing module 302. The network module 301 is connected to a management system 32, wherein the management system 32 stores a management space configuration 320, and the management space configuration 320 is divided into a plurality of space units 321, 322. The processing module 302 is configured to: after a user USR1, USR2 executes a check-in, notify the management system 32 of a check-in time TS, and after passing the authorization authentication of the management system 32, initiate a usage status of one of the space units 321, 322.
[0082] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the space units 321, 322 is configured with a transmitter 30. The transmitter 30 is connected to an electronic component 34 through a network. The electronic component 34 includes a communication module 1021, an identification module 1022, and a prompt module 1023 inside the transmitter 30, and at least one of a seat power supply, a food delivery robot, and a floor cleaning robot outside the transmitter 30. The processing module 1024 is further configured to: after initiating the usage status of a space unit 321, 322, perform a first control CT1 on the electronic component 34 in the corresponding space unit 321, 322 of the transmitter 30; after executing a sign-out, perform a second control CT2 on the electronic component 34 in the corresponding space unit 321, 322 of the transmitter 30.
[0083] Please refer to Figure 16 , which is a schematic diagram of another transmitter 40 and a management system 42 according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. The transmitter 40 includes a network module 401 and a processing module 402. The network module 401 is connected to a management system 42, where the management system 42 stores a management space configuration 420, and the management space configuration 420 is divided into multiple space units 421, 422. The processing module 402 is configured to: when the management system 42 confirms that the usage status of a space unit 421, 422 has changed, execute a sign-out of a user USR1, USR2.
[0084] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the space units 421, 422 is configured with a transmitter 40. The transmitter 40 is connected to an electronic component 44 through a network. The electronic component 44 includes a communication module 1021, an identification module 1022, and a prompt module 1023 inside the transmitter 40, and at least one of a seat power supply, a food delivery robot, and a floor cleaning robot outside the transmitter 30. The processing module 1024 is further configured to: when the user USR1, USR2 does not meet a usage condition related to the user USR1, USR2, force a sign-out of the user USR1, USR2 and turn off the electronic component 44.
[0085] Most of the variations and other embodiments of the present disclosure presented herein will be beneficial for those skilled in the art to understand with the teachings presented in the above description and related drawings. Therefore, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, and the variations and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.
[0086] Symbol Description
[0087] 10: Cloud Management System 101: Store System
[0088] 102: Transmitter 103: Cloud Server 102A, 102B, 102C, 102D, 102E: Corresponding Transmitters 105A, 105B, 105C, 105D, 105E: Multiple Space Units
[0089] 104: Mobile Device 1040: Application
[0090] 105: Management Space Map 1030: Cloud Database 106: Electronic Device 106A, 106B, 106C, 106D, 106E: Corresponding Electronic Devices
[0092] 1021: Communication Module 1022: Identification Module
[0093] 1023: Prompt Module 1024: Processing Module
[0094] IOT: Internet of Things Device USR1, USR2: Users
[0095] 1041: Location Selection Unit 1042: Location Requirement Unit
[0096] 1043: Ordering Food Unit 1044: Payment Unit
[0097] 20: System for Allocating Usage Space and Time 201: Management System
[0098] 202: Transmitter 2010: Management Space Configuration
[0099] 2021, 2022: Corresponding Transmitters 2011, 2012: Multiple Space Units
[0100] TS: Sign-in Time TE: Sign-out Time
[0101] EP1: First Electronic Component EP2: Second Electronic Component
[0102] CT1: First Control CT2: Second Control
[0103] 30, 40: Transmitters 32, 42: Management Systems
[0104] 301, 401: Network Modules 320, 420: Management Space Configuration 302, 402: Processing Modules 321, 322, 421, 422: Corresponding Space Units
[0105] 34,44: Electronic component
Claims
1. A cloud management system for space and time allocation for reservation or ordering, comprising: A store system stores a management space map, wherein the management space map is divided into a plurality of space units; a transmitter configured to provide identification information for registration with the store system and corresponding to the plurality of space units managed by the store system; A cloud server having a cloud database, wherein the store system is registered with the cloud server and is allowed to upload the management space map and the identification information to the cloud database after passing the authorization authentication; A mobile device having an application, wherein the mobile device is registered with the cloud server, and the application is executed to search the store system near the mobile device through the cloud database to perform at least one of reserving a table or ordering food from the store system, wherein: After the application executes the check-in or check-out to the transmitter, the transmitter notifies the store system and the cloud server of the check-in time or check-out time to store it in the cloud database, and after the application is authenticated by the store system, the store system enables the transmitter to turn on or off the electronic device in the corresponding space unit; as well as After the application executes the order to the store system, the store system starts the meal reservation program before the application executes the check-in to the transmitter.
2. The cloud management system according to claim 1, wherein: The transmitter is an Internet of Things device; The electronic device includes at least one of a light, an air conditioner, and an electric curtain; and The transmitter comprises: A communication module, including at least one of a 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G mobile communication unit, a Wi-Fi local area network unit, a Bluetooth communication unit, a near field communication unit, an electronic tag, and an Ethernet wired communication unit; an identification module including at least one of a global positioning (GPS) unit for detecting the longitude and latitude of the transmitter and an identification ID for providing a built-in manufacturing serial number of the transmitter as the identification information; A prompt module, including at least one of a sound prompt unit, a vibration prompt unit, a light prompt unit, and a display screen for prompting; a processing module, which controls the electronic device in the space unit corresponding to the transmitter through the communication module, causes the prompt module to issue a start-of-use prompt for starting to use the electronic device according to the sign-in time, controls the opening or closing of the electronic device, causes the prompt module to issue a time-out prompt for stopping the use of the electronic device according to the sign-out time, and prohibits the control of opening or closing of the electronic device; The store system registers the transmitter to the store account through the identification information of the transmitter, wherein the identification information includes at least one of the QR code of the transmitter and the default exclusive account password; The store system associates the identification information of the transmitter with the plurality of spatial units to provide the information to the cloud server; The store system sets characteristic parameters for the plurality of space units, wherein the characteristic parameters include at least one of space characteristic parameters, consumption supply parameters, paired home appliance parameters, and management parameters; The spatial characteristic parameters include at least one of the spatial shape, spatial size, sofa chair, window position, reading light, and number of seats; The consumption supply parameter includes at least one of a bookable time period, a charging rate, and a preferential scheme; The paired home appliance parameters include at least one of seat power supply, lighting control, air conditioning control, curtain control, food delivery robot control, and sweeping robot control; The management parameters include at least one of querying the reservation / usage status of the space unit, querying the real-time historical account record, and setting the parameters of each group of transmitters; The setting of each group of transmitter parameters includes at least one of a sound parameter, a vibration parameter, a screen parameter, a light parameter, a smart home appliance pairing parameter, and a service bell pairing parameter; The application of the mobile device includes: a reservation selection unit, providing options for immediate reservation or reservation, querying the cloud database, displaying stores with vacancies according to the location of the mobile device, and displaying seats available for reservation according to the management space map; A reservation request unit, which allows a user to input the number of users and an estimated usage time, and calculates and displays a rental rate based on at least one of the available seats, the number of users, and the estimated usage time; An ordering unit, providing the user with a meal list for ordering, and calculating and displaying the total amount of the order; as well as A payment unit, providing payment to the user according to the rental rate and the total amount of the meal order; as well as After the user has completed consumption, the cloud server or the store system provides the consumption information of the user to a third-party system for query. After the third-party system confirms the consumption information, the user is allowed to evaluate on the Internet.
3. A method for allocating space and time for reserving a table or ordering a meal, comprising the following steps: Provide store systems, transmitters, cloud servers, and mobile devices; The store system stores a management space map, wherein the management space map is divided into a plurality of space units; Registering with the store system by means of identification information provided by the transmitter, wherein the transmitter corresponds to the plurality of space units managed by the store system; The store system is registered with the cloud server, and after passing the authorization authentication, the management space map and the identification information are allowed to be uploaded to the cloud database of the cloud server; The mobile device is registered with the cloud server, and an application of the mobile device is executed to search the store system near the mobile device through the cloud database to perform at least one of making a reservation or placing an order with the store system; After the application executes the check-in or check-out to the transmitter, the transmitter notifies the store system and the cloud server of the check-in time or check-out time to store it in the cloud database, and after the application is authenticated by the store system, the store system enables the transmitter to turn on or off the electronic device in the corresponding space unit; as well as After the application executes the order to the store system, the store system starts the meal reservation program before the application executes the check-in to the transmitter.
4. The method according to claim 3, wherein: The method further comprises the following steps: providing an option to make an immediate reservation or to make a reservation in advance, querying the cloud database, displaying stores with vacancies according to the location of the mobile device, and displaying seats available for reservation according to the management space map; Providing a user with the input of the number of users and the estimated time of use, and calculating and displaying a rental rate based on at least one of the bookable seats, the number of users, and the estimated time of use; Providing the user with a meal list for ordering, and calculating and displaying the total amount of the order; Providing payment to the user according to the rental rate and the total amount of the order; and The method further comprises the following steps: Controlling the electronic device in the space unit corresponding to the transmitter, and causing the transmitter to issue a prompt indicating that the electronic device can be used according to the check-in time, so as to control the opening or closing of the electronic device; According to the sign-out time, the transmitter sends a reminder that the time for stopping using the electronic device has expired, so as to prohibit the control of turning on or off the electronic device; as well as After the user has finished consuming, the consumption information of the user who has actually consumed in the store is provided to a third-party system for inquiry. After the third-party system confirms the consumption information, the user is allowed to make an evaluation on the Internet.
5. A system for allocating the use of space and time, comprising: A management system stores a management space configuration, wherein the management space configuration is divided into a plurality of space units; and A transmitter corresponds to the plurality of spatial units, wherein: After the transmitter performs the sign-in, the sign-in time is notified to the management system, and after the authorization authentication by the management system, the transmitter performs the first control on the first electronic component in the corresponding space unit; or After the transmitter executes the sign-out, the transmitter performs a second control on the second electronic component in the corresponding space unit.
6. The cloud management system according to claim 5, wherein: The first electronic component and the second electronic component are the same electronic component; The first electronic component includes a communication module, an identification module, a prompt module, and a processing module of the transmitter, and at least one of a seat power supply, a food delivery robot, and a sweeping robot; The management system includes at least one of a store system and a cloud server; After the transmitter performs the sign-in or sign-out, the sign-in time or sign-out time is notified to the store system and the cloud server so as to be stored in the cloud database; The transmitter is configured to provide identification information to register with the store system; The cloud server has a cloud database; The cloud server is used for the store system registration, and allows uploading of the management space configuration and the identification information to the cloud database after passing the authorization authentication; The management space configuration includes a management space map; The cloud management system is used for booking seats or ordering meals; The cloud management system further includes a mobile device, the mobile device having an application and registered with the cloud server, wherein the application is executed to search the store system near the mobile device through the cloud database to perform at least one of reserving a table or ordering food from the store system; After the application executes the check-in or check-out to the transmitter, the transmitter notifies the store system and the cloud server of the check-in time or check-out time to store it in the cloud database, and after the application is authenticated by the store system, the store system enables the transmitter to turn on or off the electronic device in the corresponding space unit; After the application executes the order to the store system, the store system starts the meal reservation program before the application executes the check-in to the transmitter; The transmitter is an Internet of Things device; The electronic device includes at least one of a light, an air conditioner, and an electric curtain; The transmitter comprises: A communication module, including at least one of a 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G mobile communication unit, a Wi-Fi local area network unit, a Bluetooth communication unit, a near field communication unit, an electronic tag, and an Ethernet wired communication unit; an identification module including at least one of a global positioning (GPS) unit for detecting the longitude and latitude of the transmitter and an identification ID for providing a built-in manufacturing serial number of the transmitter as the identification information; A prompt module, including at least one of a sound prompt unit, a vibration prompt unit, a light prompt unit, and a display screen for prompting; as well as a processing module, which controls the electronic device in the space unit corresponding to the transmitter through the communication module, causes the prompt module to issue a start-of-use prompt for starting to use the electronic device according to the sign-in time, controls the opening or closing of the electronic device, causes the prompt module to issue a time-out prompt for stopping the use of the electronic device according to the sign-out time, and prohibits the control of opening or closing of the electronic device; The store system registers the transmitter to the store account through the identification information of the transmitter, wherein the identification information includes at least one of the QR code of the transmitter and the default exclusive account password; The store system associates the identification information of the transmitter with the plurality of spatial units to provide the information to the cloud server; The store system sets characteristic parameters for the plurality of space units, wherein the characteristic parameters include at least one of space characteristic parameters, consumption supply parameters, paired home appliance parameters, and management parameters; The spatial characteristic parameters include at least one of the spatial shape, spatial size, sofa chair, window position, reading light, and number of seats; The consumption supply parameter includes at least one of a bookable time period, a charging rate, and a preferential scheme; The paired home appliance parameters include at least one of seat power supply, lighting control, air conditioning control, curtain control, food delivery robot control, and sweeping robot control; The management parameters include at least one of querying the reservation / usage status of the space unit, querying the real-time historical account record, and setting the parameters of each group of transmitters; The setting of each group of transmitter parameters includes at least one of a sound parameter, a vibration parameter, a screen parameter, a light parameter, a smart home appliance pairing parameter, and a service bell pairing parameter; as well as After the user has finished consuming, the cloud server or the store system allows the user to rate the product online.
7. A transmitter, comprising: a network module connected to a management system, wherein the management system stores a management space configuration, and the management space configuration is divided into a plurality of space units; and Processing module, configured with: After the user signs in, the sign-in time is notified to the management system, and after authorization and authentication by the management system, the use status of the space unit is started.
8. The transmitter according to claim 7, wherein: Each of the spatial units is equipped with the transmitter; The transmitter is connected to the electronic component via a network; The electronic components include a communication module, an identification module, and a prompt module inside the transmitter, and at least one of a seat power supply, a food delivery robot, and a sweeping robot outside the transmitter; The processing module is also configured to: After starting the use state of the space unit, performing a first control on the electronic component in the space unit corresponding to the transmitter; and After the sign-out is executed, a second control is performed on the electronic components in the space unit corresponding to the transmitter.
9. A transmitter, comprising: a network module connected to a management system, wherein the management system stores a management space configuration, and the management space configuration is divided into a plurality of space units; and Processing module, configured with: When the management system confirms that the usage status of the space unit has changed, the user's sign-out is executed.
10. The transmitter according to claim 9, wherein: Each of the spatial units is equipped with the transmitter; The transmitter is connected to the electronic component via a network; The electronic components include a communication module, an identification module, and a prompt module inside the transmitter, and at least one of a seat power supply, a food delivery robot, and a sweeping robot outside the transmitter; The processing module is also configured to: When the user does not reach the usage condition associated with the user, the user is forcibly signed out and the electronic component is turned off.
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